Argus Posted August 16, 2014 Report Posted August 16, 2014 Is Brown’s alleged robbery and attack of a Indian corner store clerk indicate a racially motivated crime? Likewise, those that looted and set afire the store……..racially motivated? From what I've read there is often resentment and dislike of the Asians who tend to operate these little groceries and corner stories in poor urban areas. It's hard to get anyone else will do it, though. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Shady Posted August 16, 2014 Report Posted August 16, 2014 Where is the outrage from the Oval Office? The East Indian man's skin isn't quite dark enough. Quote
Derek 2.0 Posted August 16, 2014 Report Posted August 16, 2014 From what I've read there is often resentment and dislike of the Asians who tend to operate these little groceries and corner stories in poor urban areas. It's hard to get anyone else will do it, though. I wonder if he refused previous patrons, turned looters, food stamps? Clearly the looted stores have nothing to do with the shooting.... Quote
Bob Macadoo Posted August 16, 2014 Report Posted August 16, 2014 I wonder if he refused previous patrons, turned looters, food stamps? Clearly the looted stores have nothing to do with the shooting....You mean like this..... ....such a parody. Quote
On Guard for Thee Posted August 17, 2014 Report Posted August 17, 2014 Indeed...the store clerk's and owner's civil rights were violated. Where are the protests ? Where is the outrage ? You are equating being pushed aside with being shot dead. Very funny even if a tad sick. Quote
eyeball Posted August 17, 2014 Report Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) Again, cops need to be wired for sound and video. Mostly for gathering evidence but also to help avoid the awful cost in terms of financial and worse, social capital that is lost to these sorts of incidents. It seems reasonable to conclude people would have nothing to riot about If what the cops were saying could be verified by a digital record of events as they unfolded. Edited August 17, 2014 by eyeball Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
On Guard for Thee Posted August 17, 2014 Report Posted August 17, 2014 Again, cops need to be wired for sound and video. Mostly for gathering evidence but also to help avoid the awful cost in terms of financial and worse, social capital that is lost to these sorts of incidents. It seems reasonable to conclude people would have nothing to riot about If what the cops were saying could be verified by a digital record of events as they unfolded. I totally agree. And I don't know why more police forces don't have it as standard kit. I suppose there are budgetary concerns which I get. And I wonder if some cops have aversions to the concept. Perhaps because they could be used by the boss for disciplinary issues. I hark back to the days when they started putting cockpit voice recorders in aircraft and I can honestly say neither I nor any of my colleagues had much issue with it. Nowadays you don't even think about it. The early ones had a 30 minute loop and the newer ones 2 hours. And it's not like the boss removes the black box to see if you happenned to criticise him/her during a flight. The only time it get's opened is after a crash to determine what went wrong. I think if there was a video of exactly what happenned leading to the death of this man, whichever way it went, would allow things to progress rather than the "he said, she said" situation occuring now. Quote
jbg Posted August 17, 2014 Report Posted August 17, 2014 From what I've read there is often resentment and dislike of the Asians who tend to operate these little groceries and corner stories in poor urban areas. It's hard to get anyone else will do it, though.Why not black people? They can employ other blacks who can learn to work. I guess hanging out and being tough is more fun. Also quite risky. Just ask Michael Brown. Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
-TSS- Posted August 17, 2014 Report Posted August 17, 2014 Yet again: We are victims, we are victims, we are victims. The African-Americans just love to wallow in that mentality, don't they? Quote
WestCoastRunner Posted August 17, 2014 Report Posted August 17, 2014 Why not black people? They can employ other blacks who can learn to work. I guess hanging out and being tough is more fun. Also quite risky. Just ask Michael Brown. It is quite remarkable what I am hearing on this forum. Can we get anymore racist. Quote I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass. - Maya Angelou
WestCoastRunner Posted August 17, 2014 Report Posted August 17, 2014 BC, you apparently speak for all black folks in America. Are you ok with the racist comments being spoken? Quote I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass. - Maya Angelou
jbg Posted August 17, 2014 Report Posted August 17, 2014 It is quite remarkable what I am hearing on this forum. Can we get anymore racist. What is racist about that? You're a racist for assuming that only Indians can run businesses and blacks cannot. That is true racism if you want to play that card. Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
eyeball Posted August 17, 2014 Report Posted August 17, 2014 I totally agree. And I don't know why more police forces don't have it as standard kit. Simple good old fashioned conservatism would be my guess - the fear of change, especially towards real transparency and accountability. The thought of forcing the authorities to be accountable is apparently a completely alien concept to most right-wingers. The odd one that does get it is, well...odd. Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
WestCoastRunner Posted August 17, 2014 Report Posted August 17, 2014 What is racist about that? You're a racist for assuming that only Indians can run businesses and blacks cannot. That is true racism if you want to play that card. alrighty, not sure where I said that, but ok, you go for it. Quote I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass. - Maya Angelou
WestCoastRunner Posted August 17, 2014 Report Posted August 17, 2014 Yet again: We are victims, we are victims, we are victims. The African-Americans just love to wallow in that mentality, don't they? I love to repeat your ridiculous comments. It makes you look like a fool. Quote I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass. - Maya Angelou
On Guard for Thee Posted August 17, 2014 Report Posted August 17, 2014 Simple good old fashioned conservatism would be my guess - the fear of change, especially towards real transparency and accountability. The thought of forcing the authorities to be accountable is apparently a completely alien concept to most right-wingers. The odd one that does get it is, well...odd. I suppose it goes back to the old Plato narrative which comcludes that those who seek power tend ot be inherently unsuitable to wield it. I didn't put quotes around it because I'm just going from memory. But we all get the drift. It seems to me more and more cops fall into that category these days, hence all the military gear/attitude they like to play with. It has certainly reared it's ugly head long before this current instance in Missouri. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted August 17, 2014 Report Posted August 17, 2014 BC, you apparently speak for all black folks in America. Are you ok with the racist comments being spoken? Nobody speaks for all "black folks in America"...not even Al Sharpton...because they are not a monolithic block. "Racist comments" are the least of "black folks" worries. But it is fun to see Canadian liberals go through contortions on the topic. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
bush_cheney2004 Posted August 17, 2014 Report Posted August 17, 2014 Simple good old fashioned conservatism would be my guess - More likely it is the resistance by police federations and unions....conservatives love unions...right ? Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
On Guard for Thee Posted August 17, 2014 Report Posted August 17, 2014 Nobody speaks for all "black folks in America"...not even Al Sharpton...because they are not a monolithic block. "Racist comments" are the least of "black folks" worries. But it is fun to see Canadian liberals go through contortions on the topic. It's even more fun to see redneck Americans make racist statement. I would imagine you are about as far away from knowing anything about "black folks" as you can get. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted August 17, 2014 Report Posted August 17, 2014 Even a "redneck American" would know more about "black folks" than wannabe pretenders from Canada. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
On Guard for Thee Posted August 17, 2014 Report Posted August 17, 2014 Even a "redneck American" would know more about "black folks" than wannabe pretenders from Canada. Well tell us then, what is it you know about "black folks"? Quote
WestCoastRunner Posted August 17, 2014 Report Posted August 17, 2014 Even a "redneck American" would know more about "black folks" than wannabe pretenders from Canada. What is it us wannabe pretenders need to know to bring us up to the equivalency of a red neck american about 'black folks'. Quote I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass. - Maya Angelou
WestCoastRunner Posted August 17, 2014 Report Posted August 17, 2014 Nobody speaks for all "black folks in America"...not even Al Sharpton...because they are not a monolithic block. "Racist comments" are the least of "black folks" worries. But it is fun to see Canadian liberals go through contortions on the topic. You seem to have a problem with canadians (not sure why you label it liberals?) speaking up for the rights of people, whether it is in United States, Palestinians or anyone else. We don't go through contortions, but perhaps you do when you see people speaking out for folks. Why is it 'fun' and why do you push against support from citizens from other countries. We, of course know that racist comments are the least of black folks worries. We don't have to be black to know that. Quote I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass. - Maya Angelou
bush_cheney2004 Posted August 17, 2014 Report Posted August 17, 2014 What is it us wannabe pretenders need to know to bring us up to the equivalency of a red neck american about 'black folks'. A lot more than what you parrot back from American television. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
WestCoastRunner Posted August 17, 2014 Report Posted August 17, 2014 A lot more than what you parrot back from American television. Perhaps you can educate us. I certainly don't pretend to know what black folks need. But I am open to anything you can suggest. Quote I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass. - Maya Angelou
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